Zürich Airport (ZRH): Codes, Runways & Location
Zürich Airport (IATA: ZRH · ICAO: LSZH) is a large airport serving Zurich, Switzerland. It lies at 47.4581° N, 8.5481° E, 1417 ft (432 m) above sea level.
Overview of Zürich Airport
Zürich Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Zurich in Switzerland. It is identified by the IATA code ZRH and the ICAO code LSZH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Zürich Airport has 4 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3700 m (12139 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: grass, concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1417 ft (432 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Dübendorf Air Base about 10 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,700 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Zürich Airport
Where is Zürich Airport located?
Zürich Airport is located in Zurich, Switzerland. Its coordinates are 47.4581° N, 8.5481° E.
What is the airport code for Zürich Airport?
Zürich Airport has an IATA code of ZRH and an ICAO code of LSZH.
How long is the runway at Zürich Airport?
Zürich Airport's longest runway is about 3700 m (12139 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Zürich Airport have?
Zürich Airport has 4 runways recorded in the dataset, with grass, concrete surfacing.
Is Zürich Airport a major airport?
Zürich Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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